The Catch - Fish & Chips
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About The Catch - Fish & Chips
On Main Rd in Sidcup, The Catch - Fish & Chips is a fish and chips takeaway that skins its fish before frying and cooks every order fresh. The chips are cut in the shop rather than brought in. The menu includes cod and haddock, and a saveloy and onion is sold alongside the fish and chips for anyone who wants something different from the fish. The shop is at 261 Main Rd and is run by a couple as a family-owned business.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fresh crispy cod, hand-cut fresh chips, fresh haddock and family-run shop.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fresh crispy cod, hand-cut fresh chips, fresh haddock and family-run shop.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the fresh, crispy fish, with haddock, cod, plaice and rock all named, and the fish is described as cooked to order with the skin removed before frying. Close behind are the chips, which several say are cut in house and freshly cooked, and one calls the portions generous. The friendly, welcoming staff come up repeatedly, with some describing a family feel from the couple running the shop and one saying it tasted like the seaside. Not everyone agrees on value, as one first-time visitor notes it is no longer a cheap Friday night dinner. The one clearly negative review describes cold, soggy, rubbery chips with no flavor and a saveloy that seemed recooked from the day before, from a customer of five years who had never had a complaint until then. That reviewer says they will not return if the owners have left. Most others say they will definitely be back.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the fresh, crispy fish, with haddock, cod, plaice and rock all named, and the fish is described as cooked to order with the skin removed before frying. Close behind are the chips, which several say are cut in house and freshly cooked, and one calls the portions generous. The friendly, welcoming staff come up repeatedly, with some describing a family feel from the couple running the shop and one saying it tasted like the seaside. Not everyone agrees on value, as one first-time visitor notes it is no longer a cheap Friday night dinner. The one clearly negative review describes cold, soggy, rubbery chips with no flavor and a saveloy that seemed recooked from the day before, from a customer of five years who had never had a complaint until then. That reviewer says they will not return if the owners have left. Most others say they will definitely be back.
Featured reviews
- Mary Salemme
“Lovely family owned place. Had a plaice and a cod and they were both really good. Generous portions too!”
- James Harding
“Great fish and chips, fish has skin removed before frying. Great service all fish cooked to order and friendly atmosphere.”
- Elle Harris
“Lovely service, everyone was really friendly and welcoming. The food was so good, proper fish and chips that tasted just like being at the seaside! Will definitely be back 😊”
- Maddison Vidler
“The best chippy there is. The staff are so friendly that it just feels like you are talking to your friends. The food is incredible. If I had to choose where to go id pick the catch fish and chips any day.”
- Val
“I was craving fish and chips as I hadn't had it for at least 3months, and I found this place. Lovely couple running the shop! It was like a family vibe, so welcoming Thank You. The haddock was fresh as fresh with the lovely crisp batter. And the chips were delicious they cut it themselves, it was fresh. I forgot to take a picture as it was very tasty. Highly recommend this place.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Good to know
“A Classically British Chippy, Cooking and Serving the Finest Fish & Chips In Town!”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Wheelchair-accessible seating
Location
Restaurants near The Catch - Fish & Chips
- Sophie's Choice4.53810.7 mi
duck confit, sunday lunch, profiterole rolls
- Top Fryers Fish Bar4.31740.9 mi£10–20Good for kids
kebab and chips, lamb doner wrap, fish and chips
- Ole Kyiv (Старий Київ)4.65821.2 mi£20–70Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
live music on Saturdays, traditional Ukrainian dishes, honey cake dessert
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Catch - Fish & Chips | 4.7113 | — | — | fresh crispy cod, hand-cut fresh chips, fresh haddock |
| Sophie's Choice | 4.5381 | 0.7 mi | — | duck confit, sunday lunch, profiterole rolls |
| Top Fryers Fish BarGood for kids | 4.3174 | 0.9 mi | £10–20 | kebab and chips, lamb doner wrap, fish and chips |
| Ole Kyiv (Старий Київ)Outdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.6582 | 1.2 mi | £20–70 | live music on Saturdays, traditional Ukrainian dishes, honey cake dessert |
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